Thula Thula Private Game Reserve

Thula Thula Private Game Reserve is a 4500 ha Wildlife Sanctuary dedicated to the conservation, protection and survival of endangered species.

Situated in Zululand, province of Kwazulu Natal in South Africa, only 2 hours from Durban, and one hour from Richards Bay, Thula Thula is a luxury safari destination where our game rangers will share their incredible knowledge of the bush during exciting game drives while you observe elephant, rhino, buffalo, leopard and much more, including over 350 bird species.

Thula Thula is also the home of our matriarch Nana and the special herd of elephants made famous in the bestselling book The Elephant Whisperer.

With its unique atmosphere, stylish dcor and superb cuisine, Thula Thula offers you the choice of exclusive accommodation between the stylish Elephant Safari Lodge, renowned gourmet destination, and the Luxury Tented Camp, offering an authentic African bush experience in a relaxed atmosphere where children are welcome.

Thula Thula Conference Centre - with its elegantly decorated boardroom and lounge can welcome up to 32 delegates.

Thula Thula Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre for the rescue and care of orphaned and wounded animals.

Extra activities include massage therapy, visit to an authentic Zulu village, champagne picnic in the bush. French cuisine cooking lessons with Francoise. Day visitors welcome for game drive and lunch.

Facilities and Services:
- Central living area with bar
- dining room
- lounges
- outside thatched bar
- boma
- swimming pool

Accommodation at Thula Thula Private Game Reserve:
Safari Lodge - Deluxe Rooms (qty 2)
The deluxe rooms are approximately 25 sqm, with a queen sized four post bed, en-suite bathroom with single basin and shower and a veranda which overlooks the bush. The deluxe rooms are ideal for single occupancy.

Luxury Chalets (qty 4)
The luxury rooms are approximately 35 sqm, 3 of the luxury chalets have 2 four post beds and 1 of the chalets has a queen size four post bed. The en-suite bathroom has twin basins and a bath and shower en-suite.

Each luxury chalet has a veranda which overlooks the bush. Additional single beds for children can be put into the luxury rooms on request.

Suite Royale (qty 1)
The Suite Royale is perfect for honeymoon couples; with a large king size four post bed. The Suite Royale is approximately 75 sqm, has a separate lounge area, en-suite bathroom with large walk in shower, bath with bush view and twin basins, slippers are also provided. Suite Royale has superb bush views and a veranda which overlooks the watering hole.

Suite Imperiale (qty 1)
The Suite Imperial is approximately 80 sqm; with two double beds (four post), lounge area with chez lounge, en-suite bathroom with large walk in shower, bath with bush view and twin basins, slippers are also provided. Suite Imperiale has superb bush views and a veranda which is ideally situated to watch the sun go down.

Children over 8 years old are welcome in the Elephant Lodge and pay 50% of the adult rate. Children under 8 are welcome by prior arrangement.

Luxury Tent (qty 6)
The luxury tents are spacious and luxurious, each tent has two beds, en-suite bathroom with single basin, bath and outside shower.

Family Tent (qty 2)
The family tents are furnished in a colonial style with two beds, 2 single beds (separated from beds with a panel room divider), en-suite bathroom with twin basins, Victorian bath and large head shower.

Children over 2 years old are welcome in the tented camp. Children between 2 and 12 years old pay 50% of the adult rate.